Retailers

Jun- 2020 -

23 June

Government rethink on longer Sunday trading welcomed by Usdaw

Shopworkers trade union Usdaw has welcomed reports that the government will not be pressing ahead with plans to deregulate Sunday…

22 June

Bira welcomes extension of government protection scheme

Bira has “welcomed” the government’s decision to extend protection for businesses from aggressive debt collection until September. The extended measures…

19 June

92% of shopworkers oppose longer Sunday working hours, says Usdaw

Some 92% of retail staff in England have opposed large shops opening for more than six hours on a Sunday,…

18 June

Aquatic firms see boost during lockdown

The UK’s aquatics industry has reportedly been “boosted” by a rise in popularity of garden ponds during the nationwide lockdown.…

16 June

Covid-19 to add £5.3bn to UK e-commerce in 2020

The surge in online shopping caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to add £5.3bn to UK e-commerce sales this…

15 June

Retailers to suffer for ‘some time to come’, says BRC

Footfall across the UK tumbled by 81.6% in May, as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that retailers may…

15 June

Usdaw urges public to ‘respect shopworkers’ as shops are allowed to reopen

Shopworkers union Usdaw has urged customers to respect staff and employers to ensure safety in stores, as shops are allowed to reopen…

15 June

Broadreach Nature announces exclusive partnership with Su-Bridge Pet Supplies

Pet supplement company Broadreach Nature has announced its exclusive distribution partnership with pet wholesaler, Su-Bridge Pet Supplies. The partnership coincides…

12 June